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How to get fromGrand Junction to Columbiaby car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to Columbia by car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar car
    2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MTJ - COU
    6h 1m
    $146–500

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus bus West
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US1200
    21h 3m
    $176–295

  3. Drive 966.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Junction to Columbiacar car 966.8 mi
    15h 16m
    $177–255

  4. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane GJT - COU
    6h 22m
    $146–536

  5. Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus bus
    3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ASE - COU
    9h 15m
    $148–499

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US1200
    23h 47m
    $226–424

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

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Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 916.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Columbia via Denver Union Station and Columbia in around 21h 3m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) twice daily.

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